Symptom → Plant Sources
Aloe Vera (Aloe vera) as a tool for helping with Skin irritation
inferred from anti-inflammatory action
8 sources supporting Aloe Vera for Skin irritation. Includes scientific publications, books, monographs and traditional-use references.
Mechanistic basis
This use is associated with the plant's anti-inflammatory, emollient / skin-soothing actions. Further evidence for that pharmacology:
This pharmacological update reviews Aloe vera and its active constituents (aloe-emodin, aloin, acemannan), validating its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and wound-healing properties.
This narrative review provides a comprehensive overview of Aloe vera's bioactive compounds and pharmacological activities, including antioxidant, immunomodulatory, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects.
In a randomized controlled trial, an Aloe vera mouthwash reduced plaque and gingival bleeding in gingivitis patients, supporting the anti-inflammatory use of aloe.
This systematic review of dermatology studies found Aloe vera effective for wound healing, inflammation, genital herpes, psoriasis and other skin conditions, supporting the vulnerary and anti-inflammatory use of aloe.
This review presents the composition, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral and immune-activating actions and clinical applications of acemannan, a polysaccharide from Aloe vera, supporting the anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial use of aloe.
This review of Aloe vera describes its properties, mechanism of action and clinical uses in dermatology, including its emollient, soothing and wound-healing applications.